Mr. Ego's Marvellous Story February 1, 1807 Thomas Rowlandson In an elegant drawing room, a plump man, Mr. Ego, gesticulates as he talks and holds a cup. His story has caused a footman to turn to listen and drop his tray, overbalancing another servant's plate of food. Other figures are seated in a semi-circle and a woman serves coffee or hot chocolate by a table at left next to a fireplace. Mounted with four other scenes designed and etched by Rowlandson: (2, 4-6) and title page (1).. Mr. Ego's Marvellous Story. The Pleasures of Human Life. Thomas Rowlandson (British, Lon
Mr. Ego's Marvellous Story February 1, 1807 Thomas Rowlandson In an elegant drawing room, a plump man, Mr. Ego, gesticulates as he talks and holds a cup. His story has caused a footman to turn to listen and drop his tray, overbalancing another servant's plate of food. Other figures are seated in a semi-circle and a woman serves coffee or hot chocolate by a table at left next to a fireplace. Mounted with four other scenes designed and etched by Rowlandson: (2, 4-6) and title page (1).. Mr. Ego's Marvellous Story. The Pleasures of Human Life. Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London). February 1, 1807. Hand-colored etching. Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme (London). Prints
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